Nonprofit · EIN 93-0974698
COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC
Tax-exempt · HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $72,996 | $35,605 | $37,391 | $185,605 | – | $185,605 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $45,453 | $96,058 | -$50,605 | $148,312 | – | $148,312 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $53,666 | $31,133 | $22,533 | $198,917 | – | $198,917 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $56,840 | $26,064 | $30,776 | $176,384 | – | $176,384 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,426
- Program service revenue
- $34,513
- Investment income
- $3,057
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,850
- Occupancy
- $739
- Other expenses
- $33,016
- Program services (functional)
- $35,233
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $185,605
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $185,605
- Cash, savings and investments
- $143,374
- Land and buildings
- $42,231
- Gross receipts
- $72,996
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STROUD | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHOCK | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CARROL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GARRY KOOP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN AIKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID OJALA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STROUD | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHOCK | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CARROL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| GARRY KOOP | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SEAN AIKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID OJALA | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STROUD | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHOCK | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CARROL | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| GARRY KOOP | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SEAN AIKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID OJALA | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STROUD | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SCHOCK | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES BOLTON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CARROL | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| GARRY KOOP | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| SEAN AIKEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID OJALA | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 182, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031-0007
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL STROUD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (541) 386-9225
- Website
- WWW.GORGEWINDSURFING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HORN ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOCIATION (CGW2) IS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE WIND-RIDING COMMUNITY, TO ESTABLISH, PROTECT, AND MAINTAIN RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE COLUMBIA RIVER IN THE GORGE; TO ENCOURAGE, FACILITATE, AND PROVIDE YOUTH WITH GORGE WIND- RIDING OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO INFORM AND PROMOTE SOUND SAFETY PRACTICES.
Program accomplishments
- 1) SITE ACCESS: THE CGW2 OWNS AND MAINTAINS SWELL CITY, A WATER LAUNCH SITE IN THE HEART OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE. THIS PROVIDES RIVER ACCESS TO OVER 120 PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE ABLE TO RECREATE ON THE WATER VIA THIS SITE. 2) YOUTH PROGRAM: THE CGW2 MAINTAINS A YOUTH WATER & WINDSURFING PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILY'S ACCESS TO WINDSURFING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR LOW COST OF ENTRY. OVER 46 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED DIRECTLY IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2023. WE ALSO SUPPORT ANOTHER NON-PROFIT, WYLDE WIND & WATER, THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WATERSPORTS TRAINING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION. 3) YOUTH COMPETITION: THE CGW2 SUPPORTED THE BRIDGE OF THE GODS KITEFEST & BLOWOUT AND THE MT. HOOD MEGALOOP COMPETITION. EACH OF THESE ARE YOUTH COMPETITIONS IN WATERSPORTS SUCH AS KITEBOARDING AND WING FOILING. OVER 160 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE ACTIVITIES.Expenses $35,233
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0974698
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $185,605
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,996
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $72,996 | $35,605 | $185,605 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $45,453 | $96,058 | $148,312 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $53,666 | $31,133 | $198,917 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $56,840 | $26,064 | $176,384 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-0974698).
Questions about COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC is 93-0974698.
- Is COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA GORGE WIND AND WATER ASSOC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,996, expenses of $35,605 and total assets of $185,605 at year end.
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